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Dr. Lisa Dunne is an author, speaker, educator, lifelong homeschooler, and president of Chula Vista Christian University. Her podcast, The Communication Architect, builds emotional health and relational resilience through the development of strategic communication competencies that increase personal leadership capacities. Drawing from both theoretical and practical examples, the podcast offers training in interpersonal, intrapersonal, organizational, and familial communication--all in a friendly, upbeat, and personal style. Dr. Lisa has written several books on organizational and interpersonal communication, and she has been recognized by the City of San Francisco and the State of California for her work as an educator. She holds a Master's degree in Communication, a Master's degree in Organizational Systems, and a Ph.D. in Human Development. She is wife to her British husband Adrian and mom to their beloved GenZ kids, Ethan and Cymone. Dr. Lisa is passionate about helping people of all generations find purpose and passion in life.

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Restoring Hope in San Diego: An Interview with City Council Candidate Ellis California Jones

October 05, 2023 • Dr. Lisa Dunne

Growing up in City Heights, Ellis California Jones saw the best and the worst of what San Diego was capable of offering: opportunities that could lead to advancement or addiction, independence or incarceration. After reaching his dreams of playing football on a college scholarship, Ellis found himself running with the wrong crowd, making decisions that eventually put him behind bars. And it was there that he saw the irony of lifelong drug addicts circling in and out of prison. It was there that he developed his leadership skills, helping other inmates earn their GED, and it was there that he discovered--to his surprise--the common ground he shared with the conservative party. Today, Ellis is running for District 4 City Council in San Diego. Tune in as Dr. Dunne interviews Ellis California Jones on his faith journey, his life lessons, and his hopes for the streets of San Diego.